as in misunderstood
to make an incorrect judgment regarding
my son is a shy, quiet boy, but you seriously misdeem him if you believe him to be stupid
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In response to questions about the Mizuho analyst’s conclusions, Muddy Waters founder Carson Block told Fortune by email that the analyst had misunderstood its findings.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
25 Mar. 2026 -
The crowd’s reaction, like so much collective behavior in Japan, could easily be misunderstood by outsiders.—
Joshua Hunt,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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While the digital sizing kit could be interpreted as Circular’s free version, the company’s FAQ page recommends the physical kit for the best accuracy, and indeed, the digital AI underestimated my size by two.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
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And that should not be underestimated.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Apr. 2026
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Mercedes also slightly misjudged its car set-up in the relentless 87F (30C) heat.—
Alex Kalinauckas,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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Democratic former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa said voters misjudged the race early on.—
Steve Large,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Misdeemed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misdeemed. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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